Queensland bushfire update

• High to Extreme fire danger ratings to develop across southern and south-eastern Queensland today 
• 70 active vegetation fires across Queensland
• 85 structures lost in south-west
• 26 remain in Dalby evacuation centre
• More help arriving for fire victims
• BOM warns stronger winds and gustier conditions today
• Cool change with shower and storm activity forecast from Friday – Sunday
• Large Aerial Tanker moved to Toowoomba
• NSW Large Aerial Tanker moved to Coffs Harbour
• Victorian and NZ Fire crews and equipment are on their way 
• 42 aircraft available 

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has paid tribute to fire fighters and communities who continue to battle Queensland bushfires.

The Premier received a fire update this morning ahead of challenging conditions expected throughout the day including strong winds.

Many of those evacuated from bushfires near Tara are now in alternative accommodation. As many as 30 households are being accommodated in Dalby, Tara and Chinchilla. Twenty-six remain in the Dalby Evacuation Centre.

Medium and long-term accommodation options are being discussed including demountable homes and caravans with staff from the departments of Housing and Communities providing assistance.

Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:

I want to thank once again all of those involved in helping our communities including interstate and New Zealand fire crews giving our own firefighters a much-needed break. Aircraft – including our LAT and New South Wales’ – are deployed where they can do the most good. Queensland’s arms continue to wrap around those who’ve lost everything in these fires. The housing minister is in Dalby today and we are already planning more ways to help back on their feet. Please continue to follow the advice of our emergency services.

Further updates will come as required.